A middle-aged female client is upset about not losing weight despite being active with household chores throughout the day. Which response should the nurse make to this client?
a. "As people age they tend to naturally gain weight."
b. "In order to lose weight you must increase physical exercise and reduce calories."
c. "Doing housework only utilizes about 3 calorie/min compared with 6.1 calories/min walking."
d. "Doing housework uses the same amount of calories/min as swimming, so it is a good way to lose weight
b. "In order to lose weight you must increase physical exercise and reduce calories."
The best way to lose weight is to create negative energy expenditure by reducing calories consumed and increasing physical activity. Housework uses about one-third of the calories/min as swimming uses. Moderate to vigorous activity is needed to promote weight loss. Weight gain in older adults is usually related to a decrease in physical activity.
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